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Finding work now is categorically different to finding work twenty or thirty years ago. Heck, it’s even different to finding work a decade or so ago! The job market is always changing, meaning the way we find work changes with it.

So, what about if we look to the future? What job market trends should we be aware of if we need to find work in the years to come. Well, here are some common trends that seem to be more and more relevant as we speak.

Oh yes – a poor credit rating can affect your chances of securing a job. Just ask the one in ten people who told a Demos survey that’s why they didn’t get a job. And, if you think they are over exaggerating, another study found that nearly 50% of employers conducted a credit check.

Why on earth would they do that if an applicant’s rating had no bearing on the decision process? Still, the good news is that you can beat the system in spite of this unfair barrier to employment.

Over time, one thing that has been understood about the job market and workplace, in general, is that many people are in fear. Fear of losing their jobs. The fear of not being good enough for a job or being incompetent.

There is also the fear of failing to meet deadlines. Fear of asking for a raise or a promotion. And if you’re an employee, sometimes the fear of what your employer thinks about you.

The job market is fierce and in this day and age, competition has never been greater. Businesses are evolving due to the changes in multiple technologies and the huge internet penetration.

If you are currently looking for the perfect premises for your business, there are many different factors you will need to take into consideration. From the size of the property to the location of it, you will want to ensure it is the ideal spot for your company.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the critical mistakes you need to avoid.

If you are thinking about starting your own business, there is no doubt that there are exciting times ahead. However, there are also going to be plenty of surprises and life lessons along the way. Below, we take a look at some of the things that most entrepreneurs wish they knew before they opened their first business.

Your office space is what many of the potential clients or colleagues that enter it will judge your whole business/ work style on. It is one of the aspects of your job/ business that will make them decide to enter into business with you, or avoid you entirely.

Simply, your office space can either help your business, or it can hinder it. As I’ve stated previously, your work space can determine how your co-workers treat you as well. To ensure that it is very much the former, make sure to read on.

A lot of the news in today’s world is centered on data breaches and hackers stealing data. The threat posed by digital attacks on your company, brand or business is one that continues to grow, so you need to make sure you are taking proper steps to protect yourself.

If you think that you are never going to be the target of one of these attacks, you are mistaken as hackers go for anyone who looks like they may be an easy target. Here are a few ways that you can better protect your business from digital attacks.

Being a millennial, it means you are unfairly maligned at points, you are described as lazy, entitled, and apparently we expect something for nothing. Yet, the vast majority of career go-getting millennials find themselves working in customer service roles, namely contact centers.

This may not be how most people view a career, especially if you are working in an environment where your efforts are not recognized, but, for lots of people looking to make something of themselves, either in industries like insurance, or customer service, this is a necessary evil.